The Road to Cultivate Radio Show brings the music (and the stories behind it)to the airwaves each week.
Join us every Thursday from 4:00–4:30 p.m. as we sit down with the artists performing that week at The Road to Cultivate, Port Hope's free summer concert series. We'll chat about their music, their creative journey, and what audiences can expect on stage, while spinning tracks from their latest releases.
Whether you're discovering a new favourite artist or getting ready for that night's concert in Memorial Park, this is your backstage pass to one of Northumberland's favourite summer traditions.
Tune in, discover great Canadian music, and then experience it live, for free, the very next day.
Mondays @ 12:05 pm with repeats the following Thursday @ 4:05pm
After more than a few decades of gathering with millions of people across a multitude of widely diverse community spaces in the numerous places she’s called home, Lynda moved to Cobourg in 2019.
Only time will tell for how long. She brings with her a deep appreciation for the lifelong, learning leader in every person. Lynda only agrees with some of the people some of the time, never agrees with anybody all of the time, and looks for the wisdom hidden inside the contributions being made by every individual all of the time.
Tune in to get a deeper look into the heart of our community, through the eyes of your fellow participating facilitating lifelong, learning leaders contributing to the collective wisdom of community building circles all around the world.
Lynda invites you to POPIN to The Power of Perception on Northumberland 89.7FM Truly Local Radio.
Inspired in Hope
Featured Event: Community Entrepreneurship
Workshops, Entrepreneur Panel, and Small Business Supports. Join us for a half-day community entrepreneurship event for aspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners, youth, side-hustle founders and anyone ready to explore what is possible.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Capitol Theatre: 20 Queen Street, Port Hope
Space is limited: reserve your spot now by registering online below. The registration deadline is July 10 at 11:55 p.m.
Airing the first Thursday of every month at 12:00 noon, and repeats the following Tuesday at 6:00pm
Radiyoga Sundays @ 130pm
with Certified Yoga Instructor Jacqueline Sadler bringing yoga to Northumberland 89.7FM!
Radiyoga creates a safe, welcoming space for those trying yoga for the first time, as well as for anyone looking to take a 30-minute break to support their physical and mental well-being.
Northumberland 89.7 is proud to have Dave Vaughan Tuesday 3:00-5:00pm & Thursday and Friday 7:00-10:00am
An award-winning novelist, Dave, made a sharp left turn from a long career in transportation into the far less predictable world of fiction. These days, the only passengers he deals with are imaginary, often loud, unpredictable, and terrible at following directions.
Based in Cobourg, Dave spends his time avoiding yard work, spoiling his grandchildren, and wrangling the ever-growing cast of oddball characters that insist on living rent-free in his imagination. His writing leans toward the unusual, the unexpected, and occasionally the unsettling—and he wouldn’t have it any other way.
Starting in April 2026, Dave brings that same creative energy to Northumberland 89.7 FM with a brand-new weekly show featuring music, conversation, and whatever else might come to mind. (Show name and time to be announced.)
Northumberland 89.7 FM is seeking journalists, storytellers, and news readers who are ready to make a difference in keeping your community informed.
The News Department requires more volunteers to help keep our listeners up-to-date on what is happening locally. Looking to start your career in journalism, or wanting to get back in the industry? This is a great way to do so. We provide all the training, opportunity, and technical support required to help you be successful. For more information please visit the radio station at 1000 Elgin Street West in Cobourg or contact danjones@northumberland897.ca.
Volunteer Spotlight
Victor Svenningson
Victor Svenningson is a founding member of Northumberland 89.7. FM back when we called it Small Town Radio. You may have heard him on air with such shows as Stage Left the Players, or from time to time on The Feed, Author's Live, or the odd commercial Victor's strengths are behind the scenes. Before retirement, he worked as a Technical Production Manager at the Harbourfront Centre and the Living Arts Centre. But once retired, he was able to give back and could work on projects that he found creative. He recorded years of Big Beat for 89.7, recorded the Cordsmen, In Contium, and Need a Little Christmas, to name a few, and created unique programming for the station. He has worked with a number of other show hosts, helping them create their own sound like. Hola Canada, Weekly Health Beat, and Tea n' Toast as examples.
Victor is extremely proud and lucky to be a part of 89.7 and of this community.
He has also received Civic Awards in both Cobourg and Port Hope for Arts and Culture.
The Canadian Journalism Collective (CJC-CCJ) is an independent organization created by and for Canadian news businesses to ensure fair and equitable distribution of $100 million annually from Google to news organizations across the country. Born from Canada’s groundbreaking Online News Act, we exist to support publishers and broadcasters from across the country—from independent local outlets to major networks, Indigenous news organizations to official language minority media.
The Community Radio Fund of Canada seeks and secures resources to fuel the production, distribution and sustainability of Canada’s community audio broadcasters through dynamic funding programs.
Le FCRC cherche et recueille des ressources pour financer des activités de production, de distribution et contribuer à la pérennité des radios communautaires du Canada à travers des programmes de financement dynamiques.
Pet of the Week
Pet of the Week
Breed: Domestic Longhair
Age: Unknown
Sex: Female, Spayed
Size: Medium
Personality: Loving, Quiet, Shy
Meet Catalina, a beautiful, gentle girl with a quiet spirit.
Arriving as a stray, Catalina's past is unknown, but it's clear she may have been through some difficult times. She's a very shy cat who needs patience and understanding, but with gentle encouragement (and a few tasty treats), she slowly begins to come out of her shell. Once she feels safe, Catalina shows glimpses of the sweet soul she truly is. She has a lovely coat that will need regular brushing, on her terms-as she continues to build trust.
Catalina would do best in a calm, quiet home without small children or dogs, where she can feel secure and loved at her own pace. For the right person, she'll be a deeply rewarding companion.
Pet of the Week: Catalina
This Months Sponsor: Media Vandals
